I am really enjoying my BHA1 with my Grado PS1000 fed from the 4 pin single balanced. I am now feeding a nice pair of NHT pro monitors from the balanced XLRs as well. As my BHA1 was purchased in early 2012 it does not have the rear XLR outputs - what would be the upgrade cost to add these to my BHA1 ? I am assuming the sound quality is exact same as front XLR outputs - so mainly an aesthetic thing. Thanks for any feedback.

James,
I am really enjoying my BHA1 with my Grado PS1000 fed from the 4 pin single balanced. I am now feeding a nice pair of NHT pro monitors from the balanced XLRs as well. As my BHA1 was purchased in early 2012 it does not have the rear XLR outputs - what would be the upgrade cost to add these to my BHA1 ? I am assuming the sound quality is exact same as front XLR outputs - so mainly an aesthetic thing. Thanks for any feedback.

Hi sbleam

Not sure what the price would be as the chassis would need changing I think - email Mike Pickett at Bryston and he should be able to give you an idea.

mpickett@bryston.com

I have used the Grado 1000's at a number of audio shows with the BHA-1 and they are a big hit

James,
I am really enjoying my BHA1 with my Grado PS1000 fed from the 4 pin single balanced. I am now feeding a nice pair of NHT pro monitors from the balanced XLRs as well. As my BHA1 was purchased in early 2012 it does not have the rear XLR outputs - what would be the upgrade cost to add these to my BHA1 ? I am assuming the sound quality is exact same as front XLR outputs - so mainly an aesthetic thing. Thanks for any feedback.

Did you ever compare the PS1000 single ended to balanced? I am considering making that switch. What is the difference?

Yea the balanced was much more powerful sound -- my only problem --- just to powerful. I rarely get above 8-9 o'clock when listening on the Grado's. I can run the pair of monitors above and still have enough power for my PS1000, but the sound is excellent for both. I just cannot see anyone getting the BHA1 above 10-11 o'clock -- at least I have not on anything I own (headphones or monitor speakers).

James - thanks for the tip I will email Mike Pickett -- but if you are right -- likely not worth th cost. Just keep the cables all clean up front for the monitors !